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Documents are usually exported to a graphic format to preview them on another computer, or to send to a print shop.
To export your document:
1. Select the File > Export… menu item.
2. Type the file name and choose where to save your file.
3. Choose a graphic file format in the Format drop-down list. The difference between file formats is described below.
4. Click Options… to tweak additional settings.
5. Click OK.
Note: You will not be able to edit objects in a document saved to a graphic format such as TIFF, JPEG or others. If you want to be able to edit your work in the future, save your document in the Disc Cover file format (the File > Save or File > Save As… menu).
Note: There are two ways to set a shadow for text – either using the shadows from the system Font dialog, or the shadow controls located in the Fill & Shadow tab of the Inspector. We recommend you use Disc Cover shadows for best results. When you export your document to PDF, shadows may not appear exactly as in the original document due to the specifics of the format. In this case we recommend that you try to export with different shadow settings, or export to TIFF.
To export to the PDF format, you can also use the system Print dialog. Click the PDF button and choose Save As PDF in the pop-up menu.
For the PDF format:
For the TIFF format:
For the JPEG format:
Bleeds are an additional area along your page edges. Setting bleeds enlarges your page size. Bleeds are used to print special marking like crop marks, and to trim pages after printing. More about bleeds can be found in Bleeds at Printing.
If you are not sure which format to use, contact the print shop or the place where you are going to send your document.
The TIFF format gives higher image quality compared to JPEG. The disadvantage of TIFF is that it takes longer to export your document, and TIFF files can be larger at the same resolution.
Click the Options button if you need to change the resolution of a TIFF file. Contact your print shop to find out if they have any specific requirements to the resolution of the TIFF images.
JPEG can be used for pictures, but not always for text, tables and graphics with thin lines. Use JPEG when you want to make a lower-quality preview of your document, or to send it by e-mail, or place on the web site.
Click the Options button if you need to change the resolution and quality of the JPEG file.
In most cases, the PDF format is the best. PDF files are small enough due to efficient compression. This format is optimal for documents combining text and graphics. PDF files can contain data in a vector format.